Enumeration particle — Korean grammar

와/과, (이)랑, 하고

Enumeration particle

wa, gwa, irang, hago

Beginner particle

Learn to use the enumeration particle 와/과, (이)랑, 하고.

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Use

Indicates the enumeration of things or people. They correspond in English to “and”. The particle 와/과 is mainly used in writing, while 하고 and (이)랑 are used daily in conversation.

  • ▸ 빵과 우유를 먹었어요.

    I ate bread and milk.

  • ▸ 바나나와 사과를 좋아해요.

    I like banana and apple.

  • ▸ 엄마하고 아빠는 정말 좋은 사람이에요.

    Mom & dad are really good people.

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Grammar tips

Grammar tips

- Noun + 과 is used after a consonant

- Noun + 와 is used after a vowel

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